Curtsy Lunge

General And Specifics

• this is a great exercise dor the glute and for the legs
• additionally, your sense of balance is trained

Starting Position

• stand upright
• the feet are hip width apart
• hold the hands in the hips or stretch them out in front of you

Correct Execution

• make a big step backwards, cross the leading leg
• put the foot diagonally behind with a bigger distance
• both feet point forward
• now slowly bend the knees, until the leading knee is in a 90 degree angle and the thigh about parallel to the ground
• make sure, that the knee does not protrude the toes and that your body weight always is on the heels
• try to hold the upper body as straight as possible
• afterwards, come back to the starting position and repeat with the opposite leg
• do several reps alternatingly

tips for the workout

• to impede the exercise, put on a filled backpack or hold kettlebells, dumbbells or a medicine ball in your hands
• the Reverse Lunge is a bit easier - but the hip musculature is not required that much